Sunday, December 19, 2010

Gone 'round the Bend

I need to see Zoltar about some feathers for my hat, otherwise I am ready for the holidays.

Sometimes I ask myself, What would Scarlett do?

What would Scarlett do, confronted with a daughter with conjunctivitis, and projectile pus?

What would Scarlett say about hitching up the buggy for a late night ER visit?

If Scarlett were here, would she fret about a broken oven, or would she dine on take-out pizzas?

Well, fiddle-dee-dee! My Tara may look like the last thing standing after Sherman's march, I may be a bit frayed around the edges too, but my Rhett is here, hanging some drapes, and the roof only leaks a little bit, the children are home, and we have five more days to prepare and anticipate and... and what I cannot fix today, I will think about tomorrow. After all, tomorrow is another day.

Poor Maria. Poor Natalie. I think you have exactly the right attitude about the take-out pizza, because that's what it was invented for. Some things we should worry about (projectile what?!) and some things we shouldn't. I hope Maria's feeling better soon!

Oh, you silly girl! As soon as I saw that picture I thought, "Why, I just saw it in a window and I had to have it." LOL That was my favorite episode from The Carol Burnett Show! Miss Starlett, indeed!

I'm just catching up after a grueling two weeks of taking care of my daughter (after surgery on both feet) and her whole family. And, of course, their furnace went out 2 days after the surgery and they had to live with us for a week. I hardly sat down the whole time!

What's this about the little chica having pinkeye? That's no fun. I hope she's better soon.

I really don't feel prepared for Christmas! I have all the shopping done, but I just don't feel ready. I've got 5 flannel pillowcases to make for the grands, along with fleece throws. I'll have to set aside one whole day just for those! Where's the fairy dust when you need it?

Oh dear, my grandson has conjuctivitis too, not much fun. I do love all your references to that wonderful film. And yes, tomorrow s indeed another day !!!!!!!!! Merry Christmas from a snowbound Scotland.

The Carol Burnett episode when she tells Rhett: "Why, I just saw it in a window and I had to have it..." Susan knows it! It's one of Geoff's favorites. He set up this shot, and I stood there trying to keep a straight face, while he draped my gown!Maria is well, our Tara has not washed away in this rain, so I think we are in pretty good shape. Thank you all for sharing a laugh with us, and appreciating Scarlett's *never give up, never surrender* resilience.And if there are obstacles to your merriment, I hope they are gone with the wind, as soon as possible!

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Time Travel

Liberty, 2013

Chirp-Chirp-Chirp BirdHouse Notes

Today I will go for my 3rd therapy session. I am amused... the first session was so gentle and lovely, I became an instant physical therapy fan. Then the second visit proved more rigorous, intense, and I came home aching, intimidated, and with emotional re-trauma. Quiet time alone, or any activity that makes me recall the accident, is still difficult, literally and emotionally. To emphasize the positive, I will state: I am hopeful that this proactive and deliberate attempt to regain my confidence, reduce pain, and face my fears will all be for good. (Sounds of me cheering myself on... to drown out the sound of my doubt and angst.)

February 18, 2019

There are 700 new photos on my phone to import to the computer. I think that's about 2 weeks worth. I've really slowed down.

February 10, 2019

3:50 pm

Geoff did things. It's irrefutable... he can fix things that to all others would seem unfixable. But I hate to depend too much on his sweet skills, and time. So I try. I really do try to figure things out for myself. I have about a 27% success rate if it's a computer related crisis. Anyway, I think I can access my photos now. And P is back.

February 10, 2019

3:48 pm

We have a new keyboard. And I ate some food. Two improvements. (Waits for huge infusion of confidence, courage, clarity. 6 minutes later ) I think something stronger is called for.